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Villa di Pile

(x 10 people)

Sleeps 10 | Bedrooms 5 | Bathrooms 5 |
Chianti, Tuscany

Independent villa |
Private pool |
Maid included |

Overview

This beautiful late 18th century villa sits behind a pair of old gates on the edge of a tiny hamlet. Set in the hills between Greve and Panzano in Chianti; the views from the house and its grounds are breathtaking, hills dotted with farmhouses, olive groves, vineyards and the Etruscan village of Panzano sitting as a silhouette against the skyline. The villa offers high ceilings which guarantee cool rooms, wonderful sitting rooms both on the ground floor and first floor, spacious bedrooms and modern bathrooms. The infinity pool is set below the villa within the gated garden surrounded by lush green lawns. The number of towns and villages to visit is too long to list; this is the heart of the Chianti Classico, one of the most beautiful spots in the world. Located nearby is the estate of Vignamaggio on which villa Il "Cenobbio" is situated and where Mona Lisa was born, there allegedly the word "Chianti" was first coined and more recently the film "Much ado about nothing” was filmed.

Description

Location

Set in the hills south-east of Greve in Chianti, 7km/4 miles, with a good selection of bars, shops and restaurants not to forget the many enoteca’s or cantina’s for sampling local wines. The nearest restaurant being at Lamole, 2km/1 mile, very popular with the locals can also be reached by foot. Panzano lies just to the south-west of the villa, 10km/6 miles, one of the prettiest and oldest villages of the Chianti. Take the scenic route to Florence on the Via Chiantigiana, 35km/22 miles, and experience wonderful rolling countryside and magnificent views. Siena, famous for its Piazza del Campo, can be reached in about one hour.

Accommodations

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Ground floor

Entrance with a large hallway. Large sitting room with fireplace and an alcove once a chapel. Dining room with an old wine press. Large kitchen with a large fireplace. Twin bedroom [convertible to double]. Bathroom with bath and separate shower. Bathroom with shower. Laundry room.

First floor

Large sitting room with fireplace. Double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with bath and separate shower. One double bedroom with an ensuite bathroom with shower. Two twin bedrooms [convertible to double]. Large bathroom with bath and separate shower.

Grounds

The very large landscaped garden with flower beds, various fruit trees and well maintained lawns sweep down to the private infinity-edged swimming pool, 6 x 12m/19 x 38 feet, laced with sun loungers. Vegetable garden.

Assistance

Assistance is provided by the local and very helpful caretaker, who speaks a little English and lives elsewhere. Services included in the rental fee, and optional services available, are noted under Price and Availability.

Facilities notes

No telephone.

Access

Airports: Florence, 47km/29 miles; Pisa, 87km/54 miles. Motorway/Superstrada exit: at San Donato, about 25km/16 miles, along paved roads to the property’s gated drive. Railway station: Florence, 38km/24 miles. From Greve in Chianti there is a bus service to the centre of Florence, about 7m/4 miles from the property. Parking for 5 cars.

Activities

Tennis at Greve in Chianti, about 7km/4 miles. Riding stables 20 minutes and 18-hole golf course at Grassina, about 26km/16 miles. For those that wish to explore there are many walking and biking trails.

Small Appliances

Kettle. Toaster. Mixer. Iron and ironing board. Two hairdryers.

Pool Details

The swimming pool, 6x12m/19x38 feet, has a depth of 1.2-2.4m/4-8 feet with steps for entry/exit.

Amenities for Children

1 cot/crib. 1 highchair.

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Clients reviews

Wonderful vacation, everything about Chianti is beautiful. The sunset-sunrise are absolutely fabulous. The staff has been wonderful-just amazing. Stay human!
The weather was good. Later weeks it became somewhat chilly. The grill worked fine. Dining out was wonderful. Sightseeing was fabulous. A load of good memories to take home.

Victor Riley Jr
30-Aug-2014
(USA)

A lovely two weeks stay, almost perfect weather, delicious food & wine(including a wonderful meal cooked by Orsola) and a fabulous setting.

Victoria Gore
16-Aug-2014
(USA)

Loved everything about it, second time we were there......TN have always had great service. Have booked with TN three times.

Beth Leonard
12-Jul-2014
(USA)

The best week ever-all perfect.

Beth Leonard
12-Jul-2014
(USA)

Beautiful home! We have made so many great memories! Thank you so much for sharing your home! This is an amazing area of Italy.
A wonderful week! We enjoyed the area, the food was awesome most especially-we enjoyed this wonderful home.
We had a great time in your beautiful home! Our memories are some of the best yet, none of us will forget this time.

Scott Petermann
05-Jul-2014
(USA)

Fantastic time! We all loved being at Villa di Pile. It was a week that can only be described as "Fabulissimo!"

Cindy Kanter
28-Jun-2014
(USA)

We loved your wonderful villa and hope to return one day. We think your location fantastic and spent hours sitting at the table outdoors enjoying the sunsets. The grounds are beautiful and the villa is spacious and comfortable.

Margaret Pritchard
21-Sep-2013
(USA)

Thank you for the most wonderful holiday and for sharing your beautiful villa! Friends, family and amazing food cooked by Orsola made our visit so memorable! We look forward to returning one day to this magnificent property and the Tuscan sunset.

Trudie Johnston
14-Sep-2013
(Australia)

We had a fantastic time. Wonderful dinners made by Orsola, Laura and Filomena. Everything such a treat- house, setting, trips to Firenze and Siena, beautiful countryside. Couldn’t have enjoyed it more.

Laura Hodgson
07-Sep-2013
(United Kingdom)

We had an amazing week at Villa Pile. A perfect family vacation, great location and the villa was everything we had hoped for. We will be back.

Beth Leonard
10-Aug-2013
(USA)

Gorgeous villa! Amazing pool and view! Such nice rooms as well! I am coming back I hope. Beautiful villa in gorgeous location. We had a magical time.

Elizabeth Mcleman
03-Aug-2013
(Canada)

The Villa di Pile was the "icing on the cake" for our trip to Tuscany. Just when we thought we would see nothing more beautiful then the countryside, we arrived at the Villa. Laura and Ursola were warm hostesses. The comfort of the villa made our trip more enjoyable. Many Thanks!
Beautiful villa spectacular views, totally enjoyed the meals prepared by Ursola (and daughter Lara).
We dreamed of Italy for years, and this trip has fulfilled them beautifully. Good friends, food, wine, and vistas. Lovely local people who took wonderful care of us.

Maureen Guelzow
06-Oct-2012
(USA)

The fulfilment of a dream come true. A family holiday in Tuscany. The times around the table in the garden overlooking the splendid view, eating, drinking, chatting were all I had hoped for. Thank you!
How life should be lived!!
Villa Pile is stunning, water fantastic, wine/food and family all combined to make this a holiday to remember forever.

Carolyn Mellor
18-Aug-2012
(United Kingdom)

Wonderful week in the most beautiful place.
The diving board was used every minute of every day!! The pool was also just the right temperature - cool!!!-Wonderful view and temperature.
Loved the pool, great views and good having Greve so close.

C Watson
11-Aug-2012
(United Kingdom)

Beautiful home in a beautiful countryside. We will be back to visit again!

Patti Trimarchi
23-Jun-2012
(USA)

Prices & Availability for 2015 |

Rental Price (prices per week*)

The weekly price is in Sterling and is Guaranteed against currency fluctuations.

Why don't we have online booking?

We believe that your time in Italy should be special, very special, but this means something different to each and every person. We like to maintain a personal contact with all of our clients so we can ensure that the holiday you want, is the holiday you get.

We have visited all our villas so when you are talking to an advisor they can use their first hand experience of the villas to assist with your selection.

Price in US dollars are just an indication based on today exchange rate of £1=$ 1.64
Price in Euros are just an indication based on today exchange rate of £1= €1.2

Availability (weeks starting on Saturday...)

What is included in your rental price:

Electricity included up to 330kW for week. Any extra charged at Euro 0.40 per kW. From 2015 the extra charge will be Euro 0.80 per kW.

Hot and cold tap water.

Garden and swimming pool maintenance.

What is NOT included in your rental price:

Telephone (outgoing phone calls).

Central heating and hot tub heating (**).

Flights and car rental.

Travel insurance.

Transfers to/from airports.

Extra services available on request.

Use of swimming pool out of season.

Local taxes.

Bed linen(***)

Bath towels(***)

Swimming towels(***)

(*) Please note that, when included in the price, maid service does not include laundry service. If you require any laundry services please advise us prior to your arrival at the villa, payable locally in Euros.

(**) Hot Tub. Please be advised that time required to heat the water varies from location to location, if you require the hot tub to be heated for your arrival please contact us prior to your arrival at the property. Please note that heating costs are very expensive in Italy.

(***) This is a private home and subsequently the owner is not permitted to supply bed linens, bathroom and swimming pool towels; these shall be arranged on your behalf directly by Tuscany Now and the sum of Euro 65 per week is payable locally upon arrival in cash.

Please Note: For all bookings which you make with us, travelling in 2015 you will be making a booking via Tuscany Now Ltd. Tuscany Now is at all times acting as an agent on behalf of the property owners listed on this website. If you make a booking for accommodation with us to take place prior to the 1st of January 2016 your contract for the provision of the property will be with the property owner.

Alternatively, if your booking is for 2016 you will be making a booking via our new company Tuscany Now & More Ltd. Tuscany Now & More Ltd act as principal in the sale of accommodation but at all times act as an agent on behalf of the supplier of the experiences listed on this website. If you make a booking for holiday experiences / extras with us, your contract for the provision of the experiences / extras will be with the supplier.

Whether you are booking with Tuscany Now or Tuscany Now & More the services offered on this website are available to be purchased separately as well as together. To help you to identify which element you would like to book, prices on our website are listed by element; the price charged in total for the booking of more than one element will always equal the prices charged separately for each individual element. This means that any multiple bookings do not constitute a package as defined in the Package Travel, Package Holidays and Package Tours Regulations 1992.